Playing means paying
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When I coached I was glad I had baseballs transportation and umpire fees. I hear from some prents what they shell out for "high school" and I am amazed. Of course the priorities have changed. Everykid has to have his own uniform with his name(we used to turn unis in at the end of the season) Batting practice jersey all the gizmos that supposedly make you a better player. I used to have a fungo and a bucket of balls. worked wonders. cheap too.
When I coached I was glad I had baseballs transportation and umpire fees. I hear from some prents what they shell out for "high school" and I am amazed. Of course the priorities have changed. Everykid has to have his own uniform with his name(we used to turn unis in at the end of the season) Batting practice jersey all the gizmos that supposedly make you a better player. I used to have a fungo and a bucket of balls. worked wonders. cheap too.
Will: And we LIKED it!
(Credit to Dana Carvey and SNL)
(Credit to Dana Carvey and SNL)
Sure we can add up all the fees and equipment. Especially nowadays with gas through the roof, but can you really put a price on helping your son fulfill his dream and see it to reality? We have 4 sons, all able to play organized ball next year (pray for us) and we will be busy and split but there is nothing like seeing your oldest being lifted by teammates for his walk off homerun, the look on his face when a coach commends him, or hearing your youngest chomping at the bit to play like his oldest. Expensive? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely!
Life is expensive so why not spend the bucks where it gives the most joy and satisfaction for the both the sibling and the parents
BBfam : Our family had four playing last summer. Whew!
My best advice is to lower the balance on your credit card of preference BEFORE the season begins and don't try to 'map it out ' too much in advance because it all is in flux CONSTANTLY!
It was wild but sure worth it all!
Much success to all of you next season.
TRhit : Many in our community think our family is nuts and by in large they're right. My response to them is it's not a bad thing to be nuts,broke,having fun,and being together as a family.
We wouldn't have it any other way...honest!
My best advice is to lower the balance on your credit card of preference BEFORE the season begins and don't try to 'map it out ' too much in advance because it all is in flux CONSTANTLY!
It was wild but sure worth it all!
Much success to all of you next season.
TRhit : Many in our community think our family is nuts and by in large they're right. My response to them is it's not a bad thing to be nuts,broke,having fun,and being together as a family.
We wouldn't have it any other way...honest!
Does anyone spend money on educational training or just sports training????
When was the last time you hired an educational tutor for your kid as quickly as you hire a batting instructor.
When was the last time you hired an educational tutor for your kid as quickly as you hire a batting instructor.
quote:Does anyone spend money on educational training or just sports training????
Yes, it's called taxes if public school system or tuition if private school system! They get 6-8 hours of academic training 5 days a week, 9-10 months a year.
quote:Originally posted by baseballtoday:
Does anyone spend money on educational training or just sports training????
When was the last time you hired an educational tutor for your kid as quickly as you hire a batting instructor.
I hired one yesterday - How about you?
LOL
BigW : Take a bow my man!
quote:Originally posted by BigWI:quote:Does anyone spend money on educational training or just sports training????
Yes, it's called taxes if public school system or tuition if private school system! They get 6-8 hours of academic training 5 days a week, 9-10 months a year.
Plus homework.
itsinthegame : Touch`e !!!
I hired baseball instructors when my son's abilities outgrew my ability to help him. He hasn't outgrown my academic abilities yet. When he does, I'll let you know.
This is the High School Baseball Web; oddly enough, our emphasis is on baseball. It doesn't mean we forget the rest of our sons' development.
This is the High School Baseball Web; oddly enough, our emphasis is on baseball. It doesn't mean we forget the rest of our sons' development.
IMO - Orlando - that is just about as perfect an answer as I could possibly imagine.
I am now starting to think that I was crazy to debate with you about Title IX - or anything else for that matter.
I am now starting to think that I was crazy to debate with you about Title IX - or anything else for that matter.
Oh, its, I've always thought you were crazy....in the nicest possible way, of course!
O - I will take the compliment - any way I can get it. LOL
quote:Does anyone spend money on educational training or just sports training????
You better believe it!
Interesting, despite the fact that both my wife and I have engineering backgrounds...it has been very hard for us to tutor our kids in math...much like being coached by your dad on the baseball field I suppose.
quote:BigW : Take a bow my man!
This is as close as I can get to a bow.
Clearly though, Orlando gave the best answer (as usual).
quote:Originally posted by Orlando:
This is the High School Baseball Web; oddly enough, our emphasis is on baseball. It doesn't mean we forget the rest of our sons' development.
You all have to forgive me for this - but I read that about 10 times - and I am still just smiling at its beautiful simplicity and truthfullness.
BigWI and Orlando,
Your responses couldn't have been any better!!!!!
Your responses couldn't have been any better!!!!!
I've spent a lot on baseball (and still spend invaluable hours of my life playing baseball with my boys), but have also spent a bit on education -- books about paying for college, school rankings, what students say about their school, etc. Just signed up for a service at collegeboard.com called "MyRoad" which allows a student to take a personality and interest inventory - and they get feedback on majors/careers that will be of interest to them. Plan on paying for SAT prep. Just bought him a better guitar..........
And now my daughter of 8 wants a mandolin.....
Yep, life's expensive! Whether I'm helping to create a college player or beyond, or a ringer on the company softball team, it's all good.
And now my daughter of 8 wants a mandolin.....
Yep, life's expensive! Whether I'm helping to create a college player or beyond, or a ringer on the company softball team, it's all good.
True, baseball is an expensive sport but if your son really enjoys the game (not just you!) when he looks back on life he'll remember that key homer or game-saving catch, not the science test. Of course school is important, but we school to afford ourselves leisure, right?
As you can tell by my id dad4boys, I can relate to having 4 kids playing sports.
The way I look at it is this. When and if my boys decide to return some of what they got to the community by coaching in the rec leagues etc. every dollar I have spent on instruction will be well spent when they teach the next Cy Young winner how to throw. Just think how good the kids would be today if our dads had spent money on instruction for us, and we could have passed that information on.
The way I look at it is this. When and if my boys decide to return some of what they got to the community by coaching in the rec leagues etc. every dollar I have spent on instruction will be well spent when they teach the next Cy Young winner how to throw. Just think how good the kids would be today if our dads had spent money on instruction for us, and we could have passed that information on.